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Holmfirth Methodist Church and Scholes Methodist Church held a joint service on Sunday 14 August at Holmfirth, led by Rev David Bidnell. The congregation were welcomed with the good news of the birth of a granddaughter for Linda and Keith Kitson and the celebration of Sheila Walshaw’s 90th Birthday. Following the presentation of a wonderful floral basket by Margaret Hinchliffe, Sheila reminded the congregation that “you don’t stop doing things because you are growing old, you grow old because you stop doing things, so watch the clock – do what it does – keep going!!”

The congregation at Holmfirth Methodist Church were very fortunate to have Andrew Marchington leading their all age worship on Sunday. Together with Worship Leader, Andrew Denton, they brought a welcome, fresh approach to worship enabling the congregation to celebrate that “Jesus is Alive”. The dramatic readings and Andrew’s interpretation, the joyful singing and the carefully considered prayers were all crafted into a very meaningful experience for children and adults alike.

Holmfirth Methodist Church shared Holy Communion in their Remembrance Day service led by Rev David Bidnell, supported by Linda Kitson’s worship team. During the thoughtful and reflective service the congregation were encouraged to “remember forward to a world restored” as well as remembering and learning from the past.

During the middle weekend of Fairtrade Fortnight Huddersfield Circuit together with Kirklees Fairtrade, Huddersfield Mission and fairandfunky, a local Community Interest Company, organised a Fairtrade Fair and an all age service celebrating Fairtrade.

Holmfirth Methodist Church reflected on the events of Holy Week during a busy weekend. It began with a Maundy Thursday Service and meal at the church where they were joined by members of the Anglican Churches in the Valley. The service was jointly led by Rev Jo Brown and Rev Keith Griffin. After the meal folk moved to the Parish Church for the stripping of the altar.

Holmfirth Methodist Church celebrated Christian Aid’s 70th Birthday last Sunday with a challenging, informative and prayerful service which was followed by tea, coffee and buns beautifully decorated by the children in Junior Church. The service was led by Kath Beetlestone who introduced DVD clips from Christian Aid about the desperate plight of women in Ethiopia and how Christian Aid are helping. Loko walks 8 back breaking hours a day collecting firewood to earn £1 which is barely enough to feed her children.